End of Insanity

I’ve been reading reviews of the Insanity program from various sources. It’s clear to me that like many things in life you get what you put into it. I took a lot away from the 60 day challenge. Physically, I am at a personal peak. I noted much of that in the blog before the last week of the program. Furthermore, I improved on my Fit Test at each two week interval and made significant gains from beginning to end.

It wasn’t a joy ride, though. I sustained minor injuries to my toe, hand, and wrist, as well as irritating my right knee. So many times I wanted to stop, not just the program overall, but actually stop mid-exercise. I wanted to throw up my hands and scream, “Why am I torturing myself?” Honestly, I can’t tell you how I found the will in those moments to “dig deeper,” but somehow I did. However, I can unequivocally tell you I am thrilled I did. Now, not only do I feel good, but I know there is something inside of me that can go further and push harder.

I did decide what to do next. Shannan and I discussed many options over a couple of days and I’m going back to my first love. I’m going to participate in a twelve week running clinic that begins later this month. I took part in a clinic like this a couple of years ago and sustained a serious injury at the end, two weeks before the half marathon we had been training to run. With the core and cardio strength gained from Insanity, I’m now poised to run my best half marathon ever. So, now it’s time to see if I can push harder and run faster.

I have learned that Shaun T will release Asylum, a follow up to Insanity, in the winter. Interesting timing. Hmmm.


Tom